King Begonia, Painted Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, Rex-cultorum Begonia 'Escargot'

I live South of Buffalo, NY and I'm getting conflicting information on this plant. The tag on it says it's a perennial. So I thought I co...Read Moreuld plant it in my garden and I've seen some sites that says that's okay and some not to. What do I do!!!

Easy to care for when potted, perfers quick draining soil. Grows wonderfully in the summer gardens (mines bed was mostly shade with late ...Read Moreafternoon sun sinking to mottled, doing quite well in nitrogen enriched soil, about 13 feet from a pine tree) This is one beautiful, eye catching attraction! Must come inside for cold season in my zone 4 home. Starts are easy from cuttings.

I first saw "Escargot" during one of our city's "Garden Walks", and immediately fell in love. I bought it this spring and it is happil...Read Morey growing in the semi-shade of a large Blue Spruce in a pot together with Caladium. Everyone who sees it wants one, so I guess I'll be making some divisions to give to my friends. I plan to overwinter it in my sunroom.

I have a beautifull large "escargot" Rex Begonia.
It is potted and I keep it indoors as our summer (+90's) has been very hot.
...Read More> It likes indirect light and sits near a north facing window.
It is one of my "WOW" plants. It likes when I pinchback drooping leaves.
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